The Importance of Teaching Your Kids to Be Empathetic and Assertive
How do we teach our kids about right and wrong? How do we teach them to be empathetic but also to stand up to mean kids?
12 Books to Inspire a Lifelong Love of Cooking
From fine motor skills, to following directions, kids can learn a lot from cooking. Get your kids inspired to master the kitchen with these books.
On My Birthday, Treat Me Like I Treat You on Super Bowl Sunday
Like the Super Bowl, my birthday, comes but once a year. And this year, I want my husband to work as hard for my birthday as I do for his Super Bowl party.
To the Mom Who Inadvertently Body-Shamed Her Daughter on Facebook
Please stop everything you are doing right now and listen closely. The only thing you should be telling your daughter about her body is that she's beautiful.
White Mother, Brown Son: Seeking Justice in a Racist Nation
Becoming the mother of a sweet boy, with skin much darker than mine, opened my eyes to the fact that fighting for racial justice is the responsibility of all.
As you get older, the less you care about receiving gifts, the more you enjoy giving them. This feeling only gets amplified as a parent.
The Case for Boredom to Ignite Our Minds
The demands of careers and parenting mean we've lost time to let our minds wander. There are always tasks that need to be handled, and then there's the other obvious way we "cure" boredom should it...
Kid Made Recipe: Peanut Noodles
If you need a good meal in a hurry give these healthy, delicious, and ultra kid-friendly noodles a try. They'll be ready before you can say "take-out"!
How to Avoid Ruining My Holiday Party
I want to be a gracious host. And I want you to have a fun time at my holiday party. But I'm going to have to make a few requests.
20 Things on My Parenting Bucket List (That I'll Never Get to Do)
Forget jumping out of planes. My parenting bucket list is dotted with hopes of spending less than 3 hours pushing toy cars around- among other things.
The 5 Joys of Bookworms Who Raise Bookworms
When you've grown up with your nose in a book, it's incredibly thrilling to have a kid who's inherited your passion for reading.
Dear Corporate America: SAHMs Are a Great Untapped Resource
Corporate policies and expectations that put a company first, above all, often push mothers out of the workforce. It doesn't have to be that way.
Debate Club: Are Professional Photos Worth the Fuss (and Expense)?
We Don’t Do Professional Photos by Laura Richards It started when my husband and I got engaged. Back in 1998, everyone did a couple’s photo for their local newspaper engagement announcement page. ...
5 Ways My Husband's Lazy Parenting Is Actually Great
I used to view my husband's more hands off approach to parenting as his unwillingness to help. But then I realized he may be onto something.
My List of Demands for the Extended Holiday Break
This holiday break, I've told myself I'm going to slow down, listen more, and enjoy the family time. But only if my demands are met.
How to Help Your Attachment-Challenged Child
Everything that comes naturally for parents when disciplining their children is wrong for children with attachment disorders.
My “Happy” Birthday Surprise That Required a Plumber and a Bucket of Disinfectant
Simple decorating pleasures go right down the toilet when you allow kids to live in your house. (Literally, in some cases.)
Daring to Love Fiercely Even When We Fall Short as Parents
Our children aren’t looking for perfect parents. They’re looking for tremendous love.
Are You Good at Accepting a Compliment?
For women in particular, it's difficult to recognize that accepting a compliment is all about being confident and gracious, not cocky or arrogant.
4 Eye-Opening Research Findings on Media and Your Child
Several areas of research on media, including violent media exposure and length of screen time, have recently yielded some pretty astounding results.
By focusing on the stress of modern parenting, we fail to notice a whole lot of joy that we could otherwise be experiencing. Enter mindfulness and mediation.
Stop Letting Your Kids Push You Around
As your child's first teacher, it's your job to hold them to the same standard of respect and courtesy you expect them to give others.
You're not depressed, but you're not happy, either. Some days motherhood has a way of bringing you down. Thankfully, kindness can pull you back up again.
Are You the Mother You Thought You'd Be? Me Neither.
Ever since I was about 20, I've been excited to be a mother. Surely, it must be the most fulfilling thing you can possibly do? Surely, it would complete me? I've always adored kids. I re-trained as...